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Image of plastic bottles scattered on the floor, piled on top of each other.
MBT Desk
2 min read
INST Mohali study reveals that nanoplastics from PET bottles disrupt gut bacteria, damage blood cells, and trigger DNA stress, posing serious health risks
These are tiny, red-coloured, rod-shaped bacteria like E. Coli that have flagella on their surface.
MBT Desk
3 min read
Study evaluated the interaction of nanoplastics and human pathogenic bacteria E. coli.
Nanoplastics are minuscule plastic particles that measure less than 1 micrometer in diameter. (Wikimedia Commons)
Sai Sindhuja K
3 min read
The findings showed that the timing of exposure to nanoplastics had a significant impact on the results
Plastic never biodegrades, it only changes form
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MBT Desk
2 min read
Plastic Particles in Arteries Linked to Higher Stroke and Heart Attack Risk
A women in black and white bowed down and holding her head in distress
Sakshi Thakar
2 min read
A recent HCL Healthcare report reveals that 84% of Indian corporate employees experience emotional distress, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive mental health initiatives in workplaces
 Notably, nanoplastics, due to their small size and large surface area, had a more significant impact, even in small quantities. 
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MBT Desk
2 min read
In a study, researchers have delved into these interactions, aiming to provide insights into the mechanisms and implications of plastic pollution on soil health and antibiotic resistance
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